Powerline Press NEWSLETTER November 2014
A Supplement of Oklahoma Living Published by Lake Region Electric Cooperative for its members. Vol. 5
No. 11
Fiber vs. Cable vs. DSL – What you Need to Know The average LREC member
Energy Effi ciency Tip of the Month
To save energy this month, try lowering your water heating costs. Water heating accounts for 14 to 25 percent of the energy you consume. Turn the water heater’s temperature to the warm setting, which is around 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This will save energy – and help you save on your monthly bill.
Source: Department of Energy
may not know the difference between cable, DSL, satellite and fi ber optic internet broad- band access. This is quite understandable because most users are only concerned about the end result. The truth is that while all can provide you with high-speed internet capa- bilities, these services are very distinct and their differences could be the determining factor in which type of internet access you choose.
DSL
Offi ces Closed LREC will be closed November 27th & 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.
A DSL connection, uses the existing copper wire of your phone line to deliver high speed internet access. While not as fast as cable, this type of connection is incredibly faster than dial-up. One critical factor that will impact your decision on DSL is the distance between your home or offi ce location and the provider’s central of- fi ce. The further you are from the main line, the weaker the signal, and the slower the connection. Residential DSL service ranges from 128 Kbps to 3 Mbps.
Cable
A cable connection uti- lizes the coaxial cable that connects to your television set. In contrast to DSL, the quality of a cable con- nection does not depend on distance so your speed is guaranteed regardless. However, unlike DSL, which runs on a dedicated line, cable connections are typically shared amongst your neighbors, making it a slightly less secure option. As far as speed goes, cable access ranges from about 3 to 16 Mbps, which is essentially 4 to 5 times faster than DSL.
FIBER
Fiber optic offers many advantages over conventional copper cable lines. It is able to transmit data much faster over greater distances and because the cable is smaller in diam- eter and weighs less, it makes an ideal alternative for a wide variety of cabling solutions. Since the conductor is glass and cannot generate electricity, fi ber is immune to all sorts of interference. This means that it can come in direct contact with lightning, all while still putting out a superior perfor-
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mance. Because fi ber optic cables cost less to maintain, this helps make the price com- petitive with cable and DSL. Fiber optic speeds range from about 20 to 100 Mbps, which is essentially 33 times faster then DSL and 6 times faster than cable. Fiber would make the best choice for obtaining the fastest possible speed.
The hardest part may be fi nd- ing fi ber service in your area. That is why Lake Region Elec- tric Cooperative is stepping up and helping our members have access to these types of internet speeds with our fi ber-to-the-home network. If you would like to check if you have fi ber optic internet where you live visit our website at
www.lrecok.net. 1
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